Software Product Owner

Overview

The Software Product Owner will be a key team member who drives the process of transforming requirements into user stories for development teams to deliver in an Agile environment. The candidate will follow established software engineering processes and methodologies to successfully move solutions through the development lifecycle. This position will work closely with software engineers and managers.   The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, have superior verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, be able to juggle multiple tasks at once, work independently, and maintain professionalism under pressure. You must also be able to accurately prioritize projects, make sound judgments, and work to improve the customer experience.   Our team is very entrepreneurial. We wear many hats and cooperate in a highly collaborative environment that resembles a startup with big corporate backing.

Typical tasks of the position include, but are not limited to

• Develop and prioritize product backlogs, working closely with engineering teams to ensure software solutions are delivered on time and aligned with the product vision.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand user requirements and market trends, translating them into actionable product features.
• Communicate a clear product vision, securing buy-in from cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, to drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with the product roadmap.
• Advocate for user-centered design, ensuring that the user experience is a central focus throughout the product development process.

The successful candidate will have a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience that would include the following

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an agile Product Owner or in a related software product management role, with a strong understanding of agile methodologies.
• Proven experience in leading agile teams and managing software product lifecycles from ideation to launch.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; background or strong interest in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields is not required but is a big plus.
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools; experience with materials characterization techniques is advantageous but not required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for delivering high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of scientific users.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

 

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. 

 

 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.